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Oak Grove Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 813 Google reviews · Running trail in Gladstone, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Oak Grove Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedScenicRestrooms

Public park with a playground, a pond, walking trail, picnic shelters, and an amphitheater.

What runners say about Oak Grove Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (813 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The areas where kiddos play is clear of debris and very well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful open park with walk around trail, playground, duck pond, and amphitheater.”

I brought my kiddos here today so they could enjoy the sunshine and play. There is a paved walking trail that encircles the outer edges of the park. The areas where kiddos play is clear of debris and very well maintained.

★★★★★ — Haddyjane , Mar 2022

100% will be back to this park! My sister in law wanted to take our boys out and this was great :) my son didn't care for the jungle gym but that's more because he likes to run and there's a lot of space here to allow children to run! We took a small walk around the paved path.

★★★★☆ — Alissa , Apr 2023

I love searching out new parks with my kids, and this one probably tops them all. There’s a nice playground, big pond, paved walking trail, so many shade trees, very large shelter, benches all around, clean bathrooms, and a massive stage- check into Gladstone Theatre in the Park.

★★★★★ — Sjst , Oct 2024

Lovely older park with many large trees. It contains a small lake, a new large covered picnic shelter, new restrooms, a nice playground, a sand volleyball court, and a well maintained asphalt walking trail with nice benches spaced around. It also has a small amphitheater for summer music shows and plays, held outdoors.

★★★★☆ — Marsha , Nov 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“There are benches, picnic tables, restrooms, a lake, plenty of parking, and features accessible areas for those with disabilities.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful open park with walk around trail, playground, duck pond, and amphitheater.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“There is a paved walking trail that encircles the outer edges of the park.”

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Plan your run at Oak Grove Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitegladstone.mo.us
  • Phone+1 816-423-4091

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Oak Grove Park

Gladstone, Missouri

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.